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European Union Tries to Ban Cheese Names Outside of Europe: War on American Cheeses
The European Union has declared war on the United States in name of cheese, claiming that American-made cheese cuts into sales and the identity of European made cheese. FDA to Change Food Labels for First Time in 20 Years: American Diet Affected?
About 20 years ago, the Food and Drug Administration introduced Nutrition Facts labels for the first time. Now, the FDA is finally giving them a much-needed overhaul, which could encourage the public to eat healthier. Genetically Modified Salmon Coming to a Market Near You: GMO 'Frankenfish" May Debut
AquAdvantage, the company behind genetically modified salmon, is getting closer to having its product on supermarket shelves, after applying to sell its fish in Canada. Chobani Searches For Investor to Buy Minority Stake At $2.5 Billion Valuation
Chobani, the Greek yogurt maker, is reportedly working with Bank of America to sell up to 20 percent of its stake, a deal which could value the company at around $2.5 billion. Sbarro Struggling: Pizza Chain Files For Bankruptcy Protection Again
Sbarro and more than 30 affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from creditors with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan. This is the second time for this to happen in three years. McDonald's Testing New Breakfast Pastries to Boost Sales and Compete With Rival Chains
To help turn around declining U.S. sales, McDonald's has reportedly begun testing new breakfast pastries in its San Diego market. UN Warns Food Security at Risk in Asia-Pacific as World Population Swells
It turns out that there may be a risk to food security in the Asia-Pacific. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) stated that the world must increase its food production by 60 percent by mid-century, or risk serious food shortages. Eat Your Fish Heads: Curb Food Waste by Munching on This Fishy Dish
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization issued a call to consume more fish heads. It's not a commonly consumed food in most parts of North America, and a majority of Europe. Farmers Fight California Egg Law: Legal Scramble for Chicken Cages
Chickens in California must be in larger cages for their eggs to be sold, but farmers are fighting back. Hospital Food Measures: More Than 80 Percent of Chicken Tainted with E. Coli Bacteria
Study finds that 80 percent of raw chicken in hospitals tainted with bacteria that produces E. Coli. Food Stamp Cuts? Use in Delaware Tripled Over 10 Years
It turns out that the number of state residents receiving food stamps has nearly tripled over the past 10 years in Delaware. Yoga Mat Compound Not Subway Exclusive: 500 Foods Contain the Chemical
The Subway bread dilemma is not just isolated to sandwiches, but is in over 500 common foods. Wow, foods have chemicals in them. Who would have guessed? A few weeks ago, the nation went ballistic after finding out that Subway was using the chemical azodicarbonamide in their bread, a chemical which is also found in yoga mats. Nestle Launches Super Size Coffee Maker to Take on Keurig
Americans deserve a bigger cup of coffee -- don't you think? Americans deserve a bigger cup of coffee -- don't you think? Fox News reported that Nestle is supersizing its Nespresso coffee machine, a change targeted at Americans who prefer a big cup of joe, compared to a smaller shot. World Health Organization Advises Halving Sugar Intake to Six Teaspoons
How much sugar should you be eating? Apparently your sugar intake needs be halved, according to the new World Health Organization guidelines.
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